Novell ZENworks 10 Patch Management SP3 Reference Manual

About this manual

The ZENworks 10 Patch Management Reference Manual provides detailed information for administrators to set up and operate the patch management feature of Novell ZENworks 10. It includes installation steps, configuration guidance, and troubleshooting advice.

The document is organized into chapters covering getting started, overview of patch management processes, using the Patch Management tab, deploying patches with the remediation wizard, managing mandatory baselines, and handling devices and device groups. Appendices address troubleshooting and documentation updates.

What's inside

• About This Guide
• Getting Started with ZENworks 10 Patch Management
• Patch Management Overview
• Using Patch Management
• Using the Patch Management Tab
• Using the Deploy Remediation Wizard
• Using Mandatory Baselines
• Patch Management for a Device
• Patch Management for a Device Group
• Troubleshooting Patch Management

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

How do you deploy a patch?

Use the Deploy Remediation Wizard to deploy a patch.

Where can patch status be viewed?

Patch status is posted under the Patch Management tab of the ZENworks Control Center.

What should be done if auto‑reboot fails during deployment?

Perform reboots with a Quick Task instead of using the Auto Reboot option.